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Israel’s Lapid to Visit Turkey Following Secret Visit by Ushpiz

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will visit Turkey in mid-March to participate in a forum and meet with several senior officials, said a source in Tel Aviv on Friday. The source affirmed that Lapid was officially invited to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which is scheduled to be held…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2022

Turkey Says Israel Normalization Does Not Mean Palestinian Policy Change

Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Thursday that Turkey normalizing relations with Israel would not mean a change in Ankara's Palestinian policy, ahead of an expected visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog next month. He was speaking to state broadcaster TRT Haber, underlining comments he made earlier this week that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 10, 2022

Turkey says it will not abandon Palestinian support for closer ties to Israel

Turkey will not turn its back on its commitment to a Palestinian state in order to broker closer ties with Israel, Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Tuesday, ahead of a planned visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog next month.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Israeli president presses on with Dubai visit after UAE intercepts missile

Israel's president spoke at Dubai's Expo 2020 world fair on Monday on the first presidential visit to the United Arab Emirates, despite the Gulf state overnight saying it had intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis.

Reuters · Jan 31, 2022

UAE intercepts Houthi missile as Israeli president visits

Iran-backed Houthis say they plan new military operation inside UAE as seven-year-long conflict in Yemen deepens.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2022

UAE blocks missile strike as Israeli president visits

The United Arab Emirates said on Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement as the UAE hosted Israeli President Isaac Herzog on his first visit to the Gulf business and tourism hub.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Meets with Israeli President

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, who is on an official visit to UAE. An official reception was held for Herzog on his arrival at the Qasr Al…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2022

Israeli President Herzog to Arrive in UAE for First Visit Sunday

Israeli President Isaac Herzog left for the United Arab Emirates on Sunday on the first such visit to strengthen ties. “I will be meeting the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, at the personal invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, the Crown Prince," Herzog said. "I wish him well and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2022

Israel supports UAE security needs, president says on first visit

Israel's president, making his first visit on Sunday to the United Arab Emirates, said his country supports the Gulf state's security needs and wants more countries in the region to join its new detente with the Arab world.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

Israel’s President to Visit Turkey in February, Says Erdogan

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will pay an official visit to Turkey in February, Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday, hailing it as a chance to mend frayed relations with Israel. “This visit could open a new chapter in relations between Turkey and Israel,” Erdogan said in an interview…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022